A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4061543 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4063468 epoch_slot_no: 2668 block_no: 4061366 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2287 time: 2020-04-21 12:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa815c74c7fec9a07403d391d2c137741ca3db07a48dc22842319df849bea9a13Block Operator
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